Press Releases

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Muslim Ban Is Unconstitutional and Immoral

On Friday, January 27, President Trump signed an executive order suspending all refugee resettlement for 120 days and indefinitely suspending the resettlement of refugees from Syria.

January 30, 2017

ACLU-MN Calls for Accountability in the Killing of Chase Tuseth by the Mankato Police

St. Paul, Minn – The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota calls for accountability and transparency during the investigation into the killing of Chase Tuseth by the Mankato Police in the early morning on December 31.

January 5, 2017

ACLU-MN Responds to Charges Against St. Anthony Officer Who Killed Philando Castile

St. Paul, Minn – Today the Ramsey County Attorney announced that the officer who killed Philando Castile will be charged with manslaughter in the second degree and two felony counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm.

November 16, 2016

Minnesota Transgender Surgery Ban Found Unconstitutional

St. Paul, Minn – A Minnesota District Court ruled this week that transgender people on Medical Assistance in Minnesota deserve access to medically necessary services related to gender transition.

November 16, 2016

Officers in Jamar Clark Shooting Will Not Be Held Accountable

St. Paul, Minn – Today, Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau announced that she will not discipline the two officers involved in the Jamar Clark shooting, Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze.

October 21, 2016

Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Protections Against Warrantless Surveillance

St. Paul, Minn – Today, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision in State v. Liebel, a case that challenges the use of a GPS tracking device that was placed on an individual’s car without a warrant.

October 17, 2016